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Most museum programs can be adapted for additional grade levels, adult, homeschool and other groups. Tours can be combined or we can customize a program to suit your needs. Call Walter Matis, Program and Volunteer Coordinator, to discuss your needs at 203-259-1598.

Reservations
Please schedule your visit at least three weeks in advance. Please use the checklist below:

• Contact Name of Teacher
• Number to Confirm, preferably a Cell Number or Home Number
• Three Date Choices
• Grade Level, Number of Classes & Students
• Any Special Needs
• Type of Program

Admission
Tours start at $5 per student. Please consult our Educational Programs section for more information.

Chaperones
One teacher or chaperone is required for every ten students and is admitted free of charge. Any additional chaperones are charged the student rate. Chaperones and teachers are responsible for supervising the group.
Please have all students and chaperones wear name tags!

Arrivals
Please make sure that you arrive on time! Allow enough time for buses to arrive, park and drop-off students. Late arrivals will result in a shortened program.

Cancellations / Rescheduling

If your school has a delay or closes due to inclement weather, the visit will be cancelled and rescheduled. To change a group visit, please call at least 24 hours in advance.

Lunch
The museum has limited lunch facilities. Please call for more information and availability.

Museum Shop

Extend the museum experience with a stop at the Fairfield Museum shop, the place for unique and educational toys that you won't find anywhere else!

Accessibility
The Fairfield Museum & History Center is fully accessible to the handicapped. Special needs groups are welcome.

Walking Tours and Ogden House programs have limited availability and accessibility. Please call with any special needs and we can adjust the program for your group.

Directions / Bus Parking to the Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT:
From New Haven & Points North: Take I-95 South to Exit 22. At end of ramp, turn left. Go under I-95 and railroad tracks to stoplight at intersection with Post Road. Turn right, go one block to traffic light; turn left onto Beach Road. Cross Old Post Road.  Museum entrance is on your right.
From Westport, N.Y. & Points South: Take I-95 North to Exit 22 (follow signs & stay to right of McDonald's plaza). At end of ramp, turn right. Go under railroad tracks to stop light at intersection with Post Road. Go straight across intersection; turns into Beach Road.  Cross Old Post Road.  Museum entrance is on your right.
From Merritt/Hutchinson Parkway (North or South): Take Exit 44 onto Black Rock Turnpike, follow "Fairfield" signs. Watch for Route 135 signs, and take right onto Rte 135; follow past Fairfield University into town. Stay on route 135, under I-95 and railroad tracks to stoplight at intersection with Post Road. Turn right, go one block to traffic light; turn left onto Beach Road. Cross Old Post Road.  Museum entrance is on your right.
From 25/8 Connector: Take Route 8 Connector south to Bridgeport; take 95 South. Follow above directions "From New Haven & Points North."

To The Ogden House and Gardens, 1520 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT:
From I-95 southbound:  Exit 20 (Bronson Road); turn right onto Bronson Road.  Ogden House is 1.3 miles ahead on the right.
From I-95 northbound:  Exit 21 (Mill Plain Road); turn left onto Mill Plain Road.  Bear left onto Sturges Road and turn right onto Bronson Road.  Continue as for southbound above.
From Merritt Parkway northbound:  Exit 44; turn right onto Congress Street.  Turn left onto Hillside Road and turn left on Bronson Road.  Ogden House is .3 mile ahead on the left.
From Merritt Parkway southbound:  Exit 44 (Route 58 - Black Rock Turnpike); turn left onto Congress Street, then left again onto Rte. 58 S.  Turn right onto Congress Street.  Continue as for northbound above.